New measures to enter Colombia: All you need to know if you decide to travel there

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Colombian Ministry of Health explained on Tuesday (7) the new measures that will be in force as from December 14 for entering the country, which include the requirement of a vaccination card and a negative PCR test.

There will be two groups: the first are Colombians, foreigners residing in Colombia and diplomats and their families; and the second group are foreigners who do not reside in Colombia, but are visiting the country either for tourism or business. Any of the two groups, the minister explained, must fill out the Migración Colombia pre-registration form with their travel information on the Check-Mig website before coming to Colombia.

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In addition, they must have their vaccination card showing that they were vaccinated at least 14 days before the date of entry to the country and in case those in the first group (Colombians, foreigners residing in Colombia and diplomats and their families) have not been vaccinated they can bring a PCR test performed 72 hours in advance and with a negative result.

In addition, they must have their vaccination card showing that they were vaccinated at least 14 days before the date of entry to the country and in case those in the first group (Colombians, foreigners residing in Colombia and diplomats and their families) have not been vaccinated, they can bring a PCR test performed 72 hours in advance and with a negative result.

The minister explained that the reason for taking this measure is purely epidemiological, “Colombia has been increasing rapidly in vaccination rates, surpassing many countries at least in first, that is why this decision is taken, to maintain a similar risk condition,” he explained.

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